The Experts

The Experts/Speakers for the 2017 will be announced soon! Stay Tuned!

The Experts

The “Beautiful Woman Inside and Out” team has gathered the nation’s leading experts in their respective fields. These experts have the knowledge, expertise and the “WOW” factor to push our attendees to the next level in their lives. Our “Beautiful Woman Inside and Out” experts don’t just speak about fashion, cosmetics/makeup, skincare, fitness, health/wellness or hair care; they MOTIVATE you to focus on the “Total You” and to live your BEST lives. Their dynamic and engaging presentations are filled with substance and flair.

The Protector of the Crown

Keith R. Harley, Jr is a style icon! With a 25 year multifaceted career in the beauty industry he is one of the country’s leading experts in the care and treatment of hair. He is the owner and operator of the Keith Harley Hair and Scalp Clinic. A highly skilled and trained trichologist, he brings a great depth of knowledge to the preservation and nurturing of hair while also...

The Artist Extraordinaire

An internationally renowned celebrity makeup artist, Kym Lee is synonymous with creativity and innovation; she has been painting beautiful faces for over 20 years. Kym Lee is a native Washingtonian who graduated from Bowie State University with honors. Upon graduation, Kym attended Georgetown Law School in hopes of being a top entertainment lawyer. ...

The Image Creator and Refiner

International image consultant, wardrobe stylist, and professional organizer, Wendy Bryant Gow has over 30 years of experience in the image and fashion industry. Heading to NYC and then Atlanta in the early 80's, Wendy began building the foundation for Lily Winston with careers in sales education and public relations with the Lauder Corporation , as a ready-to-wear buyer with Abraham and Straus, runway modeling, and as a personal stylist....

The Motivator

Mac Arthur James, “Mac”, is committed to meeting his clients where they are and pushing them to their next level of fitness. Mac works with clients from all walks of life. He trains numerous NFL and NBA athletes like Brian Westbrook, San Fransico 49ers, Darnell Dockett, Arizona Cardinals, Ray Rice, Baltimore Ravens, Visanthe Shaincoe Minnesota Vikings, but is just as passionate about his everyday clients. He has one goal in mind with...

The Fitness DIVA

Tiara Victoria Butler is a leading fitness and wellness expert who has spent decades perfecting her craft and pushing the limits of creatively motivating clients to live a healthier life. This dynamic professional is the Chief Executive Officer/Owner of Remnant Training LLC, located in Charlotte, North Carolina. She is successful in the industry of Health & Fitness and has built and maintained a reputation of providing excellence and personalized motivation...

The Keeper of the Mind

Sherra´ M. White, Ph.D., is a motivational speaker and advocate who openly talks about her journey to becoming a survivor of sexual assault, and motivates others to overcoming their own journeys of trauma and obstacles. Dr. White is currently an Assistant Professor at Pfeiffer University Professor in Marriage & Family Therapy and the Coordinator of the Human Relations program and Substance Abuse Track with Pfeiffer University’s Charlotte campus, and...

The Protector of the Feet

“Every long standing structure must first have a strong foundation. Your feet are your foundation!” Dr. Lubrina E. Bryant is a specialist who practices podiatric medicine on the Leg, Ankle and Foot. As a podiatrist her main goal is to improve the overall health of every patient’s lower extremity. She is also committed to educating both the public and individual patients on foot health and wellness. Dr. Bryant believes...

The Skin Examiner and Refiner

Jennell Nelson-Outerbridge, MD is a medical dermatologist and skin surgeonnserving pediatric and adult patients in the Northern Virginia area for the past fourteen years. She is the founder of Nelson Dermatology, a practice notable for its emphasis on skin care for all skin types. Serving the entire community is an important focus, and her practice is bilingual in English and Spanish....

The Profector of the Smile

The epitome of expertise, compassion and beauty; Dr. Shila Yazdani is an outstanding dentist and member of the "Beautiful Woman Inside and Out" team. Many patients from the DC, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Alexandria and surrounding areas choose cosmetic and neuromuscular dentist Shila Yazdani, D.D.S. because of her top-notch training and experience in cosmetic dentistry including implant dentistry....

The Barrier Eliminator

Rosalyn V. Green, Ph.D., is a captivating speaker who reaches the heart of her audiences and pushes them to their full potential. Dr. Green is currently an Associate Professor at Bowie State University and the Adjunct Professor at Capella University, The Union Institute, and previously for the Alfred Adler Institute of Minnesota and Bowie State University. She holds a B.S. in Elementary Education and M.S. in Special Education from Bowie State...

The Make it Plain Doc

DR. UCHECHI WOSU is a native Washingtonian and a practicing physician in the Greater Washington DC Metropolitan Area. She obtained a dual MD/MPH degree from George Washington University and is also a graduate of the Institute of Integrative Medicine where she became a certified health coach. Dr. Wosu is passionate about promoting healthy lifestyle changes and decreasing the prevalence of chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension in her...

DIVA Makeup Artist

Sharon Richmond is an internationally known make-up artist based in Washington, D.C. She is the founder and CEO of Rich Make-up Artist Inc. which offers services from glamour to gore. Richmond attended the Dudley Beauty College and was certified as a licensed Aesthetician in 1996. She also received a certificate of completion from the Complexion International Make-up School in Toronto, Canada in 2003 where she received training in character & special...

The Smile Beautifier

Kind, caring and professional are some of the attributes given for Dr. Nikki E. Jones. She has owned and operated Trinity Cosmetic & General Dentistry in Concord/Charlotte market since 2007. Her calm demeanor in the office has translated into loyalty and respect with both patients and staff. Some could say “it’s in her DNA” since the Salisbury, North Carolina native is following a rich dentistry legacy set forth by her father...

The Doctor of Woman Places

Dr. Sheronnette Cousins is board certified by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a well-respected physician who has a passion for providing quality and comprehensive care to her patients. A native of Jamaica; she came to the United States with her family and pursued her desire to become a doctor....

Dean of BWIO Amanita Thomas was trained and certified by the Etiquette and Leadership Institute in Athens, GA, a leader in the children’s etiquette and leadership industry. She is qualified to deliver a curriculum that coincides with a growing trend of building self-confidence and character in today’s […]...

The Woman's Doctor

Dr. Octavia Cannon, a Board-Certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist has a passion for women's health and inspires them daily! She is a co-owner of Arboretum Obstetrics and Gynecology in Charlotte, North Carolina which is a practice of three female physicians who have dedicated their lives to helping women through all of the phases of womanhood. Dr. Cannon appears on the weekly WCNC news segment, “Charlotte’s Professionals” and gives health advice to millions of viewers...

The Precise Surgeon

Dr. Patricia L. Turner is the Director of the Division of Member Services at the American College of Surgeons and is an Adjunct Associate Professor in Surgery at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL. She maintains her faculty status as an associate professor of surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, where she was most recently the program director for the general surgery residency, medical director of the UMMC Surgical...

The Expert Internist

Dr. Bell has been on staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and on faculty at the Northwestern University Medical School since 2000. Throughout her tenure at Northwestern, she has been a faculty/staff member in good standing.
Her involvement at Northwestern as well as in the greater Chicago community has been extensive. She has always found great satisfaction in teaching medical students and residents as well as using her talents to contribute to the...

The Perfector of the Skin

Dr. Sharleen St.Surin was born in New York City. She received her undergraduate degree in Clinical Laboratory Science at Howard University. She pursued a career vaccine manufacturing and later, in pharmaceutical sales, at Merck and Co., Inc. Dr. St.Surin received her medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine....

The Hair Healer and Maintainer

Rosslyn C. Rowe, affectionately known as “Cookie” to friends and clients, uses her outstanding talent as a hairstylist and her business savvy as the owner of Salon 8227, LLC (formerly known as Alanni Hair Designs, Inc.) in Silver Spring, MD to minister to her clients and staff with a Christ-centered approach. This Washington, DC native considers Salon 8227 to be more than a salon. She has worked passionately to...

The Canvas Aficionado

Emelia “Me-Me” Cowans is a professional makeup artist with more than 18 years of experience, having done makeup for notables including First Lady of Gospel Music, Pastor Shirley Caesar, former Supreme Court Justice, Sandra Day O’Conner and Radio One/TV One Founder, Cathy Hughes and countless other clients. She is particularly focused on proper skincare, maintenance, the artistic use of makeup to conceal, enhance and improve a woman's natural appearance. Ms. Cowans...

The Fitness Choreographer

Tina Moore Brown was born in Reidsville, NC and grew up dancing. Her parents enrolled her in Cindy Gill’s School of Dance at the age of eight and she quickly found out she was made to dance. After ten years of training, pageants, cheerleading competitions and dance recitals Tina knew dance would be a part of her life forever. Through dance she could express herself freely and get lost in the...

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